Music therapy is recognised by the NDIS as a therapeutic support, and you may be able to use your funding when it's delivered by a Registered Music Therapist and is a reasonable and necessary support that helps you work toward your plan goals.

For adults, music therapy is funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living. For children under 9 years, it sits under early childhood supports.

We'll ask to see the goals section of your plan. Because the NDIS asks for evidence that therapy is helping you work toward your goals, knowing your goals lets us shape sessions around them and report on progress.

If you'd like to include music therapy in your next plan, you can ask your NDIA planner or Local Area Coordinator to consider it as a reasonable and necessary support. The Australian Music Therapy Association has evidence and information you can share with your planner, and we're glad to point you to the right resources.

Getting started is simple. Get in touch or make a referral, and we'll talk through your goals, answer any questions and find a time that works.